University of Richmond School of Law Students and Faculties
Class Size and Student Population
There are 407 students enrolled in University of Richmond School of Law - all JD enrollment. The number of enrolled students increased by 15 compared to last year. University of Richmond School of Law is smaller than other law schools compared to average number of students 737.
The following table and chart shows the changes of total student population by year at University of Richmond School of Law.
Total
JD Enrollment
Non-JD Enrollment
2022
421
421
-
2023
424
424
-
2024
408
408
-
2025
392
392
-
2026
407
407
-
University of Richmond School of Law Total Enrollment Trends Chart
Student Diversity
The racial and ethnic composition of University of Richmond School of Law reflects its commitment to diversity.
Hispanics students comprise 8.47% of the student body.
American Indian or Alaska Native students comprise 0% of the student body.
Asian students comprise 6.3% of the student body.
Black or African American students comprise 3.39% of the student body.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students comprise 0% of the student body.
Multiracial students comprise 6.78% of the student body.
White students comprise 72.15% of the student body.
Analyzing the racial composition, University of Richmond School of Law demonstrates commitment to diversity across multiple groups. White students represent the largest group at 72.15%.
Among students of color, Hispanic students (8.47%), Asian students (6.3%), Black or African American students (3.39%) contribute significantly to campus diversity. White students comprise the largest portion at 72.15%, demonstrating limited diversity across racial and ethnic groups.
University of Richmond School of Law J.D. Enrollment by Race Chart
J.D. Enrollment by Race and Year
The following analysis shows how racial and ethnic diversity among J.D. students has evolved across class years. Over the course of their legal education, the representation of different racial and ethnic groups reflects the school's commitment to building an inclusive student body. The distribution of students across J.D. class years demonstrates trends in enrollment patterns and diversity metrics.
Hispanics: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 12 (8.22%) in JD1, 9 (6.98%) in JD2, and 14 (10.14%) in JD3.
Asian: an declining trend across class years, with 7 (4.79%) in JD1, 7 (5.43%) in JD2, and 12 (8.7%) in JD3.
Black or African American: a decline followed by an increase across class years, with 3 (2.05%) in JD1, 2 (1.55%) in JD2, and 9 (6.52%) in JD3.
Multiracial: fluctuating enrollment across class years, with 5 (3.42%) in JD1, 16 (12.4%) in JD2, and 7 (5.07%) in JD3.
White: a increasing trend across class years, with 116 (79.45%) in JD1, 93 (72.09%) in JD2, and 89 (64.49%) in JD3.
Overall, the distribution of students across J.D. class years demonstrates trends in enrollment patterns and diversity metrics. Analyzing these trends provides insight into the school's efforts to build an inclusive student body and foster a diverse educational environment.
J.D. Enrollment by Race
Total
JD1
JD2
JD3
Total
413
146
129
138
Hispanics
35 (8.47%)
12 (8.22%)
9 (6.98%)
14 (10.14%)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
Asian
26 (6.3%)
7 (4.79%)
7 (5.43%)
12 (8.7%)
Black or African American
14 (3.39%)
3 (2.05%)
2 (1.55%)
9 (6.52%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
Multiracial
28 (6.78%)
5 (3.42%)
16 (12.4%)
7 (5.07%)
White
298 (72.15%)
116 (79.45%)
93 (72.09%)
89 (64.49%)
Unknown
12 (2.91%)
3 (2.05%)
2 (1.55%)
7 (5.07%)
First-Year Enrollment by Race
For first-year law school students, the percentage of White students at University of Richmond School of Law is 79.45%. The percentage of African-american students is 2.05% with 3 students and the percentage of Asian students is 4.79% with 7 students.
The following table visualize the student demographics by race/ethnicity and gender at University of Richmond School of Law.
Total
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
American Indian / Alaska Native
0
0
0
0
0
African-American / Black
3 (2.05%)
0
2
1
0
Asian
7 (4.79%)
3
4
0
0
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0
0
0
0
0
Hispanic
12 (8.22%)
5
7
0
0
White
116 (79.45%)
35
78
3
0
Two or More
5 (3.42%)
3
2
0
0
Race Unknown
3 (2.05%)
2
1
0
0
2026 Faculties & Staffs
128 faculties and 8 law librarians work for University of Richmond School of Law. With the 407 law school students, its students to faculty ratio is 3 to 1.
Faculty & Staffs Summary and Comparison
Faculties
Staffs
Students to Faculty
University of Richmond School of Law
128
8
3 to 1
All Law Schools
141
7
6 to 1
Public
127
7
6 to 1
Private
152
7
6 to 1
Virginia Law Schools
125
8
8 to 1
Public
215
14
8 to 1
Private
71
5
8 to 1
Faculty by Gender and Job Type
By gender, there are 67 men (52.34%) and 61 women (47.66%) faculties teaching/advising students at UR Law. By employment status, 60 full-time and 68 part-time faculties work for the school.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Total
123
125
137
131
128
Full-time
48
54
59
57
60
Men
25
26
26
25
27
Women
23
28
33
32
33
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Part-time
75
71
78
74
68
Men
44
39
43
40
40
Women
31
32
35
34
28
Other
0
0
0
0
0
Law School Librarians
Other than teaching faculties, 8 law librarians work and help the law school students and faculties at University of Richmond School of Law.
